Sr Mgr, Industrial Engineering Section Manager V
About The Position
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking an Industrial Engineer Section Manager to support factories within the Effectors portfolio by maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, and delivering increasing value to our customers. Industrial Engineers apply a wide range of methods including labor performance analysis, value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity and manpower planning, factory layout and simulation, strategic planning, project management, and continuous improvement. As a Section Manager, you will lead and develop a team of industrial engineers supporting multiple customers and manufacturing sites. This role supports multiple Raytheon programs and factories located in Tucson, AZ, Camden, AR, and Huntsville, AL, with Tucson serving as the primary onsite location. Travel of up to 20% is required to support factories outside Arizona. This position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills, along with expertise in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment. Every day offers new challenges and reinforces our mission to deliver for those who defend us.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations or eight (8) years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a similar discipline
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Yes, active and existing DOD security clearance required on day 1 OR ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- The ability to obtain program specific clearances as needed
- Experience in the application of industrial engineering tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Modeling, Facility Design, and Process Optimization
- Experience in leading cross-functional engineering teams to achieve measurable results, such as reducing manufacturing cycle time, improving production efficiency, or meeting critical project deadlines
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment at a large government contractor similar to Raytheon.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) clearance
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA) in engineering, operations, or management
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, and proposal development
- Experience with digital factory tools, simulation, or advanced manufacturing technologies
- Demonstrated success leading lean transformations or production system improvements
- Ability and willingness to mentor and develop industrial engineering talent
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of ~12 industrial engineers, including hiring, staffing, goal setting, task assignment, coaching, performance evaluations, and approvals (timecards/expenses)
- Provide mentorship, career development, and training opportunities to grow technical and leadership capabilities
- Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, required training, safety standards, and ethical practices
- Oversee industrial engineering project planning and execution to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
- Guide the development of key metrics and performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and schedule outcomes
- Lead Lean transformation initiatives and factory modeling using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, capacity analyses, discrete-event simulations, and CAD-based layouts
- Ensure resource plans and throughput constraints align with forecasted demand
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve on-time delivery
- Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control & Logistics, Facilities, EH&S, Engineering, and Quality to align priorities across multiple programs and sites
- Influence factory roadmaps and investment decisions involving infrastructure, new technologies, and future-state capabilities
- Provide oversight for IE support to proposals, new production contracts, and new product integration activities
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership on performance, risks, insights, and opportunities
- Advance the practice of industrial engineering across Raytheon through innovation, standardization, and knowledge sharing
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
